A.J. Seay Mansion

The Seay Mansion is a historical monument built upon dreams by Abraham Jefferson Seay in hopes that Kingfisher would be the new capitol of Oklahoma Territory (OT).

Governor Seay served as second Territorial Governor of Oklahoma from 1892 to 1893, built the three-story mansion named "Horizon Hill" for approximately $11,000.00 on fifteen acres of land purchased for $637.50, just outside of Kingfisher, OT. The mansion was completed in March of 1892 to host dignitaries present for the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Land Run.

Achievements during administration

Improved conditions for African Americans in Oklahoma Territory.

Increased public school township sections lease revenue.

Helped secure funds for higher education facilities (OU & OSU).

October 12, 1892, proclaimed first Columbus Day in OT.

February 11, 1893 signed into law House Bill 49, naming Mistletoe the Oklahoma territorial floral emblem. It was the first commonwealth to name an official flower.

March 1, 1893, declared March 16 to be celebrated as Arbor Day in Oklahoma Territory.

After leaving public office, he devoted his time to his various business interests. In 1909, due to poor health, he moved to California. Abraham J. Seay died December 22, 1915. His body was returned to Kingfisher. Governor Seay had never married.